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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1906
Page
7
G B Heckel explains that ready mixed paints, produced in factories and analyzed for consistency, surpass traditional hand mulling. He notes historical shifts from hand grinding to patent and ready mix, arguing that machines cut costs, boost quality, and increase labor demand while unpainted buildings decay faster.
The Union Orchestra declares its winter season the most successful yet with 107 engagements planned this season. Only five performances occurred in this city, as many local groups requested shows, while the troupe performed across Massachusetts and Rhode Island with 10 musicians and refused three summer bookings. The remainder of February lists dates and venues from Upton to Marlboro including fires, balls, concerts, and hospital events.
Marlboro Electric Co. has not appointed a replacement for H E Ryder after his resignation. Ryder has left for Fall River to join another company there. In his absence the Marlboro operation will be run by a three man team: C B Russell will handle office business, Thomas Bent oversees outside work, and Ainsley Irish manages the station.
Marlboro residents enjoyed an ideal sleighing day as stable keepers smiled at the turnout. The weather was perfect for sleighing with clear bracing air and a merry jingle of sleigh bells marking the long awaited pastime.
A Boston address from Nath C. Fowler Jr. promotes his store as the safest and best place to trade, appealing to women to visit.
January investment offers five percent bonds from Muncie Water Works Co. Wichita Water Co. Portsmouth Berkley and Suffolk Water Co. East St. Louis City Water Co. Granite City Water Works Kokomo Ind. denominations are 500 and 1000. Prompt payment of principal and interest guaranteed by American Water Works and Guarantee Co. Write or call 106-12.
A Massachusetts bill seeks to bar conditions that force buyers to use no other machinery firms. Rep. William M. Brigham argues the United Shoe Machinery Co. wields a paralyzing, tyrannical influence on shoe industry. The measure, backed by legal authorities, would make tied sales or leases illegal with penalties up to 500 dollars or a year in jail.
The article notes widespread superstition about the number 13 and lists many 13s found on the U S quarter. It cites stars thirteen and the motto and eagle clutchs thirteen arrows among a dozen bars and leaves, with thirteen appearing in the inscription and coin value as well.
Thomas J. Kerrigan of Hudson sued the Boston and Worcester Street Railway Co for injuries to his left shoulder from falling when a car handle came off. The incident occurred March 19 1905 in Wood Square Hudson. A Cambridge superior court jury awarded Kerrigan 125 dollars. He testified he could not work seven to eight weeks and sought medical care. Counsel were J D J Shaughnessy for Kerrigan and Guy Murchie for the railroad.
Marlboro and Westboro street railway changes take effect with new cars leaving Marlboro for Worcester at 15 minutes past the hour instead of on the hour. Cars now run through Marlboro to Worcester without a change, eliminating the North Grafton transfer.
Trains depart Boston for South Acton Concord Junction Maynard Whitman Crossing and other stations with numerous daily and Sunday times listed. The schedule shows inconsistent punctuation and many stop locations including Marlboro Hudson and Acton, reflecting a dense regional timetable from October 1905.
Train schedule for Marlboro Boston and surrounding towns lists departure and arrival times from Marlboro Boston Southboro South Framingham Fitchburg and Lowell. Timetable notes revised date October 8 1905 and includes Sunday runs and multiple connections across lines.
Readers are informed of a new timetable starting Monday September 1 with changes to Hudson Maynard and surrounding routes. The notice lists numerous departure times from Concord Junction Sudbury Street Stow Center Gleasondale Westvale Switch and Maynard with morning and evening trips and references the superintendent’s office for updates.
Capt Silas Sawyer Berlin's oldest resident died Friday night at about his age. He lived all his life on his father’s farm and was a stone mason by trade. He served in the Civil War earning the title Captain and was long time sexton for the town and linked with the Congregational church. He married twice to sisters Lacey and Mary Holden. his first wife died in 1848 and the second in 189? nine days before his death following 50 years of marriage in 1898.
Canton Hudson, 69, member of P. M. I. OO. O. F., hosted a whist party and dance in Odd Fellows hall Friday night. Whist and dancing ran until 11 30 oclock with music by McNally and Coggin's orchestra. Continuous refreshments were served as the event concluded. Committee in charge included W. A. Brown J. A. Miller J. P. Allen and L. A. Grant.
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